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Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking

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Big Pink _ Iconic photo, 2015
Big Pink, side entrance to Dormer ( and Main floor). Springtime, 2015
Main Floor entrance doors
Main Floor Living Room
Main Floor - Dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Saugerties, NY
  • Bethel Woods Museum
    10 min drive
  • Michaelangelo Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
    5 min drive
  • Rhinecliff Station
    33 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Dormer Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Main Floor - 2nd Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Dormer Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking

Big Pink, the house where Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes were recorded with his back-up band, later know as The Band, whose first album was called "Music from Big Pink".

Note: The Basement is not included in the rental.
Bethel Center for the Arts is 1 hour 40 minutes from Big PInk--not 10 minutes as the VRBO platform indicates.

The updated Dormer unit was Levon Helm's bunk area back In the late '60s. The Central Staircase opens mid-unit to a dining table & chairs; to the right is a desk-bar; the kitchen, with stone counter-top; bathroom with tile shower, and a futon-couch-sitting area. To the left, in the bedroom area, there’s a sitting area with TV/DVD and a queen bed with a quality mattress set. The Dormer has air-conditioning, and views of Overlook Mountain, fields and forest. Outside is the lawn with out-door furniture & original stone fireplace/bbq area nestled beneath the pines. The Dormer can sleep 4, and has WiFi.

The main floor is a 2 bedroom unit with a sunroom ( Rick's room - was Rick Danko's quarters), living room with sofa, writing table & chairs at the picture window, wood-stove/fireplace. It opens into the Dining Room, which has a antique dining table & chairs for 6. The kitchen, as does much of the house, maintains the mid-century period look, with forest views east. The main bedroom has a queen-sized bed, desk, sitting area & full closet. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds, dressers and side tables. The sunroom had a futon twin couch ( which folds down to become a sleeper). The sunroom has its own back entrance, and opens to the lawn and old out-door fireplace for campfire evenings.
There are several outside security cameras on the property.

Property manager

Susan LaSala
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Children 12 and older will be considered

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
Tampering with the security cameras will result in immediate cancelation of booking with no refund.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Saugerties

Located in Saugerties, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Catskill State Park and Thorn Preserve - Catskill Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodstock Music Shop and Kiwanis Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at HITS-on-the-Hudson or Dietz Stadium. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Saugerties, NY

What's nearby

  • Bethel Woods Museum - 10 min drive
  • HITS-on-the-Hudson - 16 min drive
  • Overlook Mountain Trailhead - 18 min drive
  • Kaaterskill Falls - 34 min drive
  • Bard College - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 33 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Colony - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buns Burgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bread Alone - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Good Night - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Legendary Big Pink in Saugerties / Woodstock Minimum 3 night booking located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Catskill State Park, Bethel Woods Museum, and Woodstock Music Shop. Woodstock Artists Cemetery and SweetHeart Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Sue and Don are the ultimate hosts. They are responsive and attentive to every detail. The house is warm and welcoming, feeling like a home away from home. A great place to get away and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc V.

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Exceeding our high expectations
The experience of staying at big pink is truly special. Superlative after superlative!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

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It Was Like Residing In Rock History
Big Pink did not disappoint! Better than I'd imagined. Vintage in every way (except the bathrooms, which is a good thing)! We had a wonderful time enjoying the house, the grounds (including the large outdoor fireplace), and the nearby town of Woodstock. Very highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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Short getaway
My stay was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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Big Pink Stay
Wonderful area and excellent hosts. I would highly recommend for all natures lovers, and of course anyone who appreciates the incredible music history of the site. Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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Experience of a lifetime
Absolutely perfect. Susan even gave us a tour of the basement. Thank you so much for preserving this amazing place and making it available for people to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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Big Pink Experience
This is more than a stay- it’s an experience. Speechless. Deep appreciation or at least a curiosity of history amd significance is reccommended. Susan and Family were moat gracious and helpful to ensure we had a memorable viait.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buck W.

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Great Experience
If you love 60s pop culture, you've found the right place. The hosts lovingly preserve Big Pink, where Bob Dylan and the Band recorded some of their iconic songs. We had a great time. If you love the history and the lore, you won't be disappointed. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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An unforgettable experience at Big Pink
Susan and Don went above and beyond. The house and yard themselves surpassed our expectations and would have been enough by themselves. But, add to that the extensive time, knowledge and conversation that Don shared, plus Susan's responsiveness to all questions about our stay, and what we got was a long weekend full of favorite memories that we'll carry with us and talk about for years to come. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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Big Pink
Beautiful setting, wonderful owner/host and more than we expected as far as the property’s amenities. Historic and restful place with great mojo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon B.

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Great as usual!
Enjoyed our 2nd stay at Big Pink. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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An unforgettable experience
Susan was an incredible hostess and helped to create memories that will forever be unmatched. Thank you for sharing the magic of Big Pink!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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What a treasure!
My group and I were thrilled to stay at the legendary Big Pink! The owners have done a great job maintaining the house and furnishing it for guests to enjoy. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa V.

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Relaxing
We had a great time enjoying the house and property, soaking in all the creative energy. Don and Sue were great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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Reunion
To mark my 60th, my wife and I rendezvoused at Big Pink with my two college professors/close friends/mentors for a weekend of basking in the creative spirit of such a magical place, and of sitting around and not quite remembering a whole bunch of stuff together. :) The place had exactly the right mix of soulfulness and whimsy. Very grateful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calvin G.

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Historic Big Pink
Wonderful, historic place, beautifully situated. Sue and Don were great hosts. Unforgettable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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The Big Pink
Perfect Perfect Perfect. 3rd time staying here. We will be Back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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Big Pink in Autumn
I first stayed at Big Pink in 2008 and after all these years, I found the grounds and the house to be in great condition. Don and Sue are wonderful hosts, and we had a very restful stay at Big Pink. They have kept the house much as it was back in 1967, when most members of The Band lived there, and Bob Dylan joined them often to collaborate on new songs. It is magical to spend time there and I can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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Once in a lifetime experience
Wonderful experience, beautiful property, perfectly maintained. Susan and Don are gracious hosts who have done a fantastic job of keeping the spirit of Big Pink alive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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I understand now why some guests come back multiple times & why so many others would love to return.
What had been a dream of mine for years finally came true last weekend when I stayed three nights in this legendary house, and it was even more wonderful than I expected. My family who visited fell in love with Big Pink as well, along with its musical history. Thanks again to Sue and Don for making this possible, they are everything great hosts should be. I feel like I’ve left a piece of my heart at this magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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Incredible Experience
I cannot say enough about how great this trip was. We were only able to stay 3 days, but it was well worth the trip from the South. I would come back in a heartbeat. The owners are gracious and helpful, a 5 star rating does not do them justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G., Knoxville, TN

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Everything you would hope that Big Pink would be.
Staying at Big Pink was everything you would hope it would be. You could feel the history. Don and Susan were excellent hosts! Love the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M., Mansfield, CT

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Amazing trip back in time
What an absolutely wonderful place! I took my dad up here for a long promised 70th birthday present and we had an amazing time. The second you step into the house, you’re transported back in time. They’ve managed to combine maintaining the vibe of the 60’s with modern amenities that blend right in. You genuinely feel as though you’re visiting Levon and the guys, while also enjoying central air. The place is super clean and feels like a comfortable home. Even my mother, who is not a music fan, enjoyed staying in the house doing crafts and reading on the sunporch, while we were out exploring the area. Sue and Don were great—super responsive and kind, even bringing my dad a bottle of pink wine for his birthday. We loved being able to visit the basement and talk with Don about music history. So grateful they’re keeping this important piece of history alive and sharing it with us. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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Big Pink
Great experience, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal Z.

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Magical
The history of the house in the music scene we love is what drew us to the property! Owners, Don and Sue were very accommodating, kind and cool! We highly recommend renting this property, adoring it and supporting this living museum. Lots of great hikes in the area too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan LaSala

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Only the third owners of Big Pink, my wife Susan and I are from New York State, Susan from the Adirondack Mountains near the Canadian border, I am from downstate in Westchester County. We both have a deep abiding love for nature.
My first time in the Catskills was for the original Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in 1969, when I was in high school. In the 1980's, I was the live sound man / production manager for infamous NRBQ band, most of whom lived in Saugerties, and often played the legendary Joyous Lake club in Woodstock. It was from those years that I came to love the Woodstock-Saugerties area, and when a friend who was living here told me that Big Pink was up for sale by owner in 1998, after 6 months, and 3 failed attempts to sell to to someone else, Suzy and I became owners. As a musician guitarist/songwriter myself, of course I was aware of the history of Big Pink, but we ended up buying it mainly because we loved the land and the setting: the best rehearsal and jamming space in the world was for me, of course, a notable bonus!
We love living in this area, with a diversity of people, music and artists venues, restaurants and cool streams to swim in during the hot summer.

Why they chose this property

You will be staying at Big Pink, arguably the most famous house in rock history. (See Wikipedia for story- Big Pink House).
As owners, and having it as a home for over 16 years, we have tried to maintain the place as pristine rural sanctuary from urban hustle-bustle. This is because we believe that first and foremost, this house was indeed a creative retreat for those road-weary musicians, where they could enjoy some undisturbed peace. We hope that now it can be a source of inspiration for you, during your stay.
It is just under a 2 hour drive to NYC, and only 45 minutes from Albany, NY, which has an international airport, and 20 minutes from the Rhinecliff/Kingston Amtrak station.

What makes this property unique

You will be very near to both the village of Woodstock, and the Town of Saugerties.
It is close to Levon Helm's Barn, home of the Midnight Rambles, as well as the nationally renowned equestrian center, HITS ( Horse show In The Sun), Rhinebeck, NY and to the north, Hudson, NY. You are not far from Bearsville Theater, which hosts notable concerts, and the local Woodstock music venues of Catskill Pizza, Colony Woodstock, as well as those of Kingston, NY, just to the south.
You will be among the very few to have spent the night at this place that has become a pilgrimage place, and considered by some the birth-place of the genre Americana music. Our guests have usually remarked on the peacefulness and being inspired in their creative pursuits: musicians write songs, writers come up with ideas. It can be an ideal retreat for the creative, or just a place to celebrate life.
Be aware that Parnassus Lane, a co-owned private road, is unpaved. There are blue stone steps & pathway to the side entrance ( which is actually the main entrance) to Big Pink, and a staircase takes you to the 2nd floor Dormer: from there, you have views of Overlook Mt and the field and pine forests surrounding. These Whispering Pines were celebrated in song, and wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, migratory birds and black bear are often seen, and need to be respected.

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English

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